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Hospital pays $18.8 million and admits to misconduct
A hospital in New York state has admitted to violating the Anti-Kickback Statute and the Stark Law and will pay $18.8 million to resolve liabilities.
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Hospital joins plaintiff in suing scope maker
A hospital being sued for the death of patient related to a non-sterile duodenoscope is joining with the plaintiff to sue the scope manufacturer.
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Hospitals report success with video monitoring
Several hospitals have reported good experiences with video monitoring to reduce falls.
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Fall-risk patients monitored continuously by video
When a fall-risk patient at TIRR Memorial Hermann in Houston is monitored remotely by video, the person watching is trained and ready to intervene if the patient is in danger.
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Video monitoring reduces falls as well as cutting costs for hospitals
Hospitals that deploy remote video monitoring systems staffed with dedicated, trained observers can reduce patient falls significantly, with one reporting a reduction in patient falls and employee injuries, while also reducing associated costs.
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OSHA underscores threat of healthcare violence
Underscoring the threat in hospitals, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has released updated Guidelines for Preventing Workplace Violence for Healthcare and Social Service Workers.
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Hospital softens security image, staff rebels
Despite a series of violent incidents that left the staff rattled, leaders at Erlanger Health System in Chattanooga, TN, recently decided to soften the image of its security guards to convey a more “family-friendly” environment, according to news reports and staff complaints.
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Bank robber lockdown holds lessons for healthcare risk managers
Healthcare risk managers can work with their security directors to study the recent lockdown at Inova Fairfax Hospital in Falls Church, VA, for lessons that might improve their own emergency planning.
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Escaped prisoner tests hospital security plans
When a prisoner escaped from guards recently at Inova Fairfax Hospital in Falls Church, VA, staff and others in the facility were in jeopardy. The hospital’s security plan was activated and proved the value of planning for such an incident.
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Shootings, other violence on the rise and pose major liability risks
Shootings and other violence in healthcare facilities are increasing, which is prompting administrators to take another look at their security. Experts caution that priorities sometimes are misplaced and that failing to protect employees can lead to significant liability.